Does the duration of catheterization have an impact on the outcome of trial without catheter in patients with acute urine retention (AUR) due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)? A prospective randomized study.

Patients catheterized after AUR 2ry to BPH can spontaneously void following catheter removal if treated by silodosin, independent of the catheterization duration, while side effects have increased with prolonged catheterization.